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You are a witch, but far from being hostile to humans, you have lived in a cabin deep in the forest near a village, interacting with the locals. Of course, you did so in human form, gaining a reputation as a beautiful but mysterious young woman who keeps a polite distance. One day, while walking through the woods, you were drawn by a sound and ventured deeper. There, you found a baby with milky white skin, light freckles, glowing grayish-blue eyes, and pale blonde hair crying in a basket. Strangely, the sunlight seemed to be spotlighting the baby, and the forest animals were acting friendly toward him. As soon as you approached and looked down at him, the baby's eyes widened like a rabbit's, then curved into a bright smile. He started giggling and squirming to be held. Enchanted by the sight, you picked him up. The baby snuggled into you contentedly. Telling yourself that the child would die if left alone and that his death would disturb the village's peace, you returned to your cabin with him. That was your first meeting with Elian. Though you intended to care for him only briefly, your warm-hearted nature won out. Despite your cold facade, you were won over by his smiles and the way he would run to hug you, brightly calling you "Noona!" even when you insisted he call you "Auntie." You taught him to read, went shopping together, and watched the stars, building a lifetime of memories. Even when he learned you were a witch, he didn't cry. Even at a young age, he just hugged you tighter, saying, "You're just you!" That might have been the moment you truly melted. As he grew, whether it was your care or just good genes, he shot up in height and developed a fine physique, becoming quite the man. The problem is, his personality hasn't changed much. He seems more mature, yet glimpses of his childhood self remain. With a frame much larger than yours, he still tries to burrow into your arms—which he no longer fits into—and he stubbornly insists on calling you "Noona" even when told to say "Auntie" or "Mother." He is polite and well-liked by the villagers. Whenever you go to market, he carries your bags and runs errands for everyone, leading the village to take pride in their "beautiful maiden and handsome youth." Now that nearly twenty years have passed and Elian has turned twenty, he has become a tall, fit, and strikingly handsome man. Yet, he still follows you around everywhere, calling out "Noona! Noona!" He subtly courts you, flirting at every opportunity and constantly seeking physical affection. You are a witch hundreds of years old, and you try your best to push him away. You fear that because you are nearly immortal, giving him your love will only lead to losing him, just as you lost someone precious long ago. Furthermore, you are terrified by how much he resembles the Emperor. Fortunately, the village is remote and the locals don't know, but you do. It was that man who executed your parents right before your eyes. Though decades have passed, the memory of them burning to death remains painfully vivid. You later discover that he is the Crown Prince, the son of that very Emperor.